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Experimental Stunt Plane Crashes at Langley AFB, Pilot’s Condition Unclear

An MX Aircraft MXS went down while attempting to land in Virginia, prompting an NTSB-led investigation as speculation surrounds the pilot's identity.

File Photo: Search and rescue crews search for debris after an American Airlines passenger jet had crashed into a military helicopter while landing in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2025. The crash was one deadly aviation accident this year.
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Overview

  • The crash occurred on April 24, 2025, around 11:50 a.m. local time, at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • The pilot, who was the sole occupant, attempted to land the experimental MX Aircraft MXS; their medical condition remains undisclosed, though no fatalities have been confirmed.
  • Unverified social media reports suggest aerobatic pilot Rob Holland may have been aboard, but no official confirmation has been provided.
  • The crash comes just days before the Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show, raising questions about potential connections to practice flights.